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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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